The performance at Hiroshima Municipal Gymnasium on June 23rd, the first day, was different from the second and final tour of DEEP PURPLE in Japan in June 1973. Two types of excellent audience masters are available. Will be released as a 2-disc set that is a must-have for fans! In addition to the high-quality master source that records the entire live performance, the newly discovered audience recording will allow all fans to fully enjoy the Hiroshima performance! In 1972, DEEP PURPLE established their unwavering popularity in the United States with the blockbuster hits of the masterpiece "MACHINE HEAD" and "LIVE IN JAPAN", which included their first performance in Japan in August. However, the fatigue caused by a series of harsh tours worsened the band's condition, and the relationship between Ritchie and Gillan in particular deepened to the point where it was difficult to repair. The band began a tour in Germany in January 1973 to support their last work in the second period, ``WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE!'', and began a large-scale American tour in April. Masu. The band's popularity in America was at its peak with the song ``Smoke On The Water,'' but Gillan had already asked the management to leave the band, and the lineup began to collapse in the midst of success. I was running fast. The second stage of PURPLE finally reached its second and final Japan tour in June 1973. In 1972, there were only 3 performances in Osaka and Tokyo, but in 1973 the scale was expanded, with 6 performances in 4 cities (of which Tokyo was the same as last time), as well as Hiroshima and Nagoya. One Budokan performance was canceled, and in the end there were 5 performances). In this work, the performance at the Hiroshima Municipal Gymnasium on June 23rd, which was the first day, is recorded with two audience sources. You can learn about the live show that was the "beginning of the end" for the second season of PURPLE from a different angle. "Source #1" recorded in the first half of Disc 1 and Disc 2 allows you to enjoy the entire live performance from the beginning to the encore for about 80 minutes. The full-length version of the same day has already been released in the past such as “THE SATURATION POINT” and “THE BEGINNING OF THE LAST”, but the sound source you can listen to here is based on a master that can be declared to be clearly higher than them. The brightness of the sound and sharp sound image will convince the listener of its high level of freshness. In the opening “Highway Star”, Gillan’s vocals and Roger’s bass are wonderfully clear and suddenly capture the ears of the fans. Richie's guitar is a little off at the beginning, but you can hear it well before the guitar solo. PURPLE at this time had a live performance that gave an orderly impression, unlike the explosive performance of 1970. “Smoke On The Water” intro also has a simple introduction, without the interaction between Richie and Pace that could be heard on the American tour. However, it can be said that the spotlight is on Richie alone, and the guitar riff that resonates with a thick tone also leaves an impression. In the middle of the live performance, “Lazy”, John’s organ explodes in the intro! Here John is showing off “Rond” with an EL&P style play. When the audience heard the performance, they started shouting "Emerson!", and the listeners were sure to feel at ease. Disc 2 features a 22-minute performance of the highlight of the live performance, “Space Truckin’.” Even at this time when it is said that the excitement of live shows was low, the thrill of this song, where these members compete against each other, is still amazing! In particular, the solo and interplay that Richie plays with John is an irresistible listen (must listen to the scene where "Gleensleeves" pops out with Richie and John's improvisation at the 18 minute mark). "Black Night", which was featured in the encore (in the middle, Richie played a solo with a phrase similar to "You Fool No One"!) excited the fans in the venue, and the live closed with the excitement typical of a PURPLE live performance. will be done. From track 3 of disc 2, "Source #2" is another audience recording that appears for the first time, recorded directly from the master tape. Compared to "Source #1", the bass input seems to be a little stronger, but the brightness, visibility, and direct feel of the high frequencies are clearly superior (the intro is also recorded for about 1 minute and 30 seconds longer). Another feature is that Pace's drums can be heard with a clearer outline. It's a shame that it's an incomplete version with a total length of less than 50 minutes, but the appearance of the original sound source should surprise enthusiasts! Listening to the opening song "Highway Star," Gillan's vocals and Roger's bass were noticeable at the beginning, just like "Source #1," and Richie's guitar was a little off due to the acoustics and mix of the venue. I can understand what you were doing. “Strange Kind Of Woman” has no deterioration of the original master like “Source #1”, and Richie’s solo and interaction with Gillan are also clearly recorded. Even in "Child In Time", which is the highlight in the middle of the live performance, "Source #2" has a sound that makes it easier to pick up the nuances of the play. You can clearly hear Gillan's unique singing style and John's delicate tone in the first half. You can also enjoy John's organ solo at the beginning of "Lazy" with a thick and realistic tone (you can't hear the audience's shouts that jumped in at "Source #1" here). In the main part of the song, Richie's guitar is also wonderfully powerful, and any enthusiast will be able to thoroughly enjoy the song and performance. Unfortunately, the recording ends at the beginning of the drum solo that continues from "Lazy", but it's nice to be able to enjoy the details of the live mood and performance that were not captured in the main "Source #1". It's a word! Compared to the Budokan performance in Tokyo, where there was a riot, and the final day in Osaka, where Gillan left that historic last message, this premiere in Japan had a somewhat unremarkable impression. This work takes a close-up look at the Hiroshima performance and digs deeper. Anyone who listens to the performance recorded here should be able to understand that the PURPLE live at this time was also noteworthy. The long-awaited book that sheds new light on a corner of PURPLE history is here! Live at Hiroshima-shi Kokaido, Hiroshima, Japan 23rd June 1973 TRULY AMAZING SOUND(2 DIFF SOURCES) Source #1 Disc 1 1. Highway Star 2. Smoke On The Water 3. Strange Kind Of Woman 4. Child In Time 5. Lazy 6. Drum Solo 7. The Mule Disc 2 1. Space Truckin' 2. Black Night Source #2 3. Intro. 4. Highway Star 5. Smoke On The Water 6. Strange Kind Of Woman 7. Child In Time 8. Lazy 9. Drum Solo Ritchie Blackmore - Guitar Ian Gillan - Vocal Roger Glover - Bass Jon Lord – Keyboards Ian Paice – Drums
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